Hi, I've been medically retired from work for over 20 years. Used to get IB but didn't get ESA on migration. Have had PIP since retiring.
I put in a claim for ESA purely for NI credits, as I get a private pension & my husband still works full time.
I did the forms, went for an assessment, and have had a letter today which is titled 'a change In the employment and support allowance rate payable'
It says my claim has been looked at again following a recent change & I can't be paid as I don't have enough NI contributions.
It also says ' we may still credit you with NI contributions while claiming ESA'
Is this my decision letter? The man I spoke to on the phone back in March was fully aware that I didn't qualify for either income based, or NI based ESA but told me he would put the claim through as credits only.
Was I given the wrong information? Have I jumped through all these hoops for nothing?
